Detailed introduction of University of Western Macedonia:

Introduction and Overview

The University of Western Macedonia is a multi-campus public university in Western Macedonia, Greece, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering engineering, humanities and social sciences, economic sciences, agriculture, arts, health sciences and other fields.

History and establishment time

The university was established in Kozani in 2003 and merged with the Western Macedonia Technical Educational Institute in 2019.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, including experts and scholars with rich teaching and research experience in their respective fields, providing students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Academic research: It actively carries out scientific research activities and has achieved certain research results in the fields of artificial intelligence, 5G communications, robotics, etc. Some research projects have been funded by the European Union.

International cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with many universities and institutions around the world, and carried out activities such as student exchanges, teacher visits, and scientific research cooperation, which has enhanced the school's international influence.

Nature of the institution

A public university supervised and funded by the Greek government through the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, it is a fully autonomous legal entity in accordance with public law.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality education, cultivating professionals with innovative spirit, practical ability and social responsibility, focusing on combining academic research with practical application, and providing students with rich practical opportunities to adapt to the changing needs of society and the labor market.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Each college has a number of professional laboratories, such as mechanical engineering laboratories, electrical engineering laboratories, chemical engineering laboratories, computer science laboratories, etc., which provide good experimental conditions for teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages and characteristics in the fields of electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, economics, management, education, and art.

Faculties and colleges

There are 7 colleges and 21 departments, as follows:

School of Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Mineral Resources Engineering, Department of Product and System Design Engineering, etc.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Department of Primary Education, Department of Early Childhood Education, Department of Psychology, Department of Communication and Social Media, etc.

Faculty of Economic Sciences: Department of Management Science and Technology, Department of Accounting and Finance, Department of Business Administration, Department of Statistics and Insurance Sciences, Department of Economics, Department of International and European Economic Research, etc.

Faculty of Fine Arts: Department of Fine Arts and Applied Arts, etc.

Faculty of Agriculture: Department of Agriculture, etc.

Faculty of Science: Department of Mathematics, Department of Informatics, etc.

Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Midwifery, Department of Occupational Therapy, etc.

Ranking

Ranked in the top 4 in Greece in the 2024 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and ranked in the top 13 in Greece in the 2024 Times Higher Education China Subject Ratings.

Cost

The tuition fee for undergraduate economics and sustainable development is 4,000 euros per academic year. The school provides scholarships and grants for outstanding students.

Campus Environment

Kozani Campus: It is the main campus of the school, located in Kira, Kozani, and houses the university administration, offices of some colleges and departments, libraries, student dormitories, restaurants and gymnasiums, etc.

Florina Campus: Located in Florina, it is home to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Agriculture. The campus has facilities such as teaching buildings, libraries, student dormitories and restaurants.

Kastoria Campus: Located on the ledge of Lake Orestiada, the lake and mountains are beautiful in autumn. There are abundant outdoor activities around, such as hiking and skiing. At the same time, the nearby Neolithic sites provide opportunities for field research.

Grevena Campus: and Ptolemaida Campus also have their own characteristics, providing students with a good learning and living environment.